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UPDATED Aug 9, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Aug 9, 2026 at 8:11 AM ET
German kidnapped in Niger released after two weeks
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Algeria says a German citizen was released after being kidnapped by a criminal armed group in Niger.
WHO: Algeria
WHAT: Algeria said a German citizen was released after a criminal armed group kidnapped him in Niger.
WHEN: Reported Aug 9, 2026 at 2:25 AM ET
WHERE: Niger
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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